Articles by Claire Thompson
Claire Thompson used to be Grist's editorial assistant. After disappearing into the wild for a while, she is now attempting to reenter society.
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Looking back to see ahead: One woman’s quest to bring back Native American food traditions
For native foods educator Valerie Segrest, the solution to health disparities in tribal communities lies in the hunting and gathering of generations past.
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‘The Queen of Versailles’ almost makes you feel sorry for the 1%. Almost.
The film's magic is its ability to make us realize that we're all human. But let's not forget, when the economy collapsed, some were more culpable than others.
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No more trowels, no more roots: What happens to school gardens in summer?
School gardens are sprouting across the country. But what to do with them over summer vacation is still an open question.
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Buzzkill: EPA rejects beekeepers’ pesticide petition
In March, beekeepers and environmentalists petitioned the EPA to take the pesticide clothianidin -- a suspect in bee die-offs -- off the market. Last week, EPA said no.
